In a heavy-hearted announcement on June 23, 2023, we mourn the passing of a mandolin legend and celebrated musician, Jesse McReynolds, aged 93. His soulful melodies and intricate picking have made a lasting impression on the bluegrass scene, reaching into the heart of the Grateful Dead’s extensive repertoire. His profound influence extended beyond the confines… Continue reading A Farewell to a Legend: Mandolin Virtuoso Jesse McReynolds Transcends the Veil
Dead & Company’s Final Tour rolled on to Queens, NY for a two-night stand at Citi Field, home of the NY Mets. Night one in the Big Apple kicked off on June 21, 2023, at this MLB stadium, with a capacity of around 41,000 fans. The band brought two vibrant sets that included a sit-in… Continue reading Dead & Company | Citi Field | 6/21/2023
Ten time IBMA Award winner Becky Buller and legendary singer/songwriter Jim Lauderdale combine forces on the Reno and Smiley classic “Wall Around Your Heart”. Re-imagining this traditional song as a partner duet, they are joined by Jeremy Stephens (banjo), Lauren Price-Napier (mandolin), Missy Raines (bass), Stephen Mougin (guitar), and Stuart Duncan (twin fiddle). This single… Continue reading Becky Buller releases new single "Wall Around Your Heart", featuring Jim Lauderdale
Today, San Luis Obispo indie-rockers Próxima Parada, just off a hugely successful tour supporting Wild Child, are thrilled to share their new song “Tunnel Through A Mountain.” The band offers a tender and emotional landscape for the track, creating the space needed in a song centered around depression. “We wrote it while driving east in… Continue reading California's Próxima Parada shares new song "Tunnel Through a Mountain" – plus fall tour dates
Today, Andy Hall of The Infamous Stringdusters has revealed his highly anticipated solo album Squareneck Soul. Available via Americana Vibes, his first full band venture since his 2008 critically acclaimed The Sound of Slide Guitar finds him in good company recruiting fellow titans of today’s bluegrass scene Travis Book (The Infamous Stringdusters) on bass, Sierra… Continue reading Andy Hall Releases New Album 'Squareneck Soul' ft. Travis Book, Sierra Hull & Wes Corbett
Ascending Harrisburg, PA jazz/funk quintet Yam Yam is surging into the summer months with a string of premiere festival appearances, poised to ignite stages with their newest single release, “Sizzle.” The fiery new instrumental jam packs a punch and beckons listeners to the dance floor, a vibrant display of the band at its finest. The… Continue reading YAM YAM DROPS SCORCHING SUMMER SINGLE, “SIZZLE”
Today, rock ‘n’ roll recording artists and globe-trotting journeymen Devon Allman and Donavon Frankenreiter have released their new collaborative EP Rollers. PRESS HERE to listen to Rollers, which first premiered with Relix. Available via Allman’s Create Records, the 6-song collection, produced by Luther Dickinson of the multiple Grammy-nominated North Mississippi Allstars and mastered by Brad… Continue reading Devon Allman & Donavon Frankenreiter – New EP 'Rollers' Out Now!
On his latest single “Samba Party,” out today on all digital platforms, the Sicilian guitar virtuoso Matteo Mancuso channels the excitement and jubilation of a Rio de Janeiro during carnival – but the song itself is anything but samba. “This is a strange one because, first of all, musically speaking, it doesn’t have anything to… Continue reading Guitar virtuoso Matteo Mancuso Channels The Jubilation of Rio de Janeiro During Carnival on “Samba Party”
Shakey Graves is set to head out on an extensive North American tour this fall kicking off September 21 in Phoenix with further stops in Nashville, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Boston and more. Tickets go on sale Friday, June 30th, with an Artist Presale beginning Tuesday, June 27th. Fans can visit ShakeyGraves.com for a full list of… Continue reading Shakey Graves confirms fall tour dates kicking off September 21, releases "Ready or Not" EP
Josh Ritter and Aoife O’Donovan have joined forces for a new duet version of Ritter’s song, “Strong Swimmer.” Listen/share HERE. Recorded remotely between their home studios, the duet is the product of a longtime dream for the friends and neighbors, who have wanted to find an opportunity to work together for many years. Of the… Continue reading Josh Ritter and Aoife O'Donovan collaborate on new version of "Strong Swimmer"
